Travel Tip #3 - Travelers Checks

Many people prefer to travel with travelers checks. I stopped using them several years ago due to their inconvenience. I rarely have enough free time to go into a bank to buy travelers check before I leave. I have also been in several situations where retailers at home and abroad won't accept travelers checks. Much like traditional checks they have seen their golden age. It is easier to carry cash or credit. American Express may not be taken by all U.S. retailers, but it is widely accepted in Europe and Asia. Amex is an essential tool when traveling aboard. They offer a wide selection of travel services not available to many of their competitors.